Gender differences in expectations predictive of volunteer experience among older Chinese professionals in Hong Kong

Authors:
MJELDE-MOSSEY Lee Ann, CHI Iris
Journal article citation:
Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 13(4), 2004, pp.47-64.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA

This study examines gender differences in expectations predictive of volunteer experience. A sample of 438 Chinese professionals in Hong Kong ages 45-79, including retired (36.3%) and employed (63.7%), were asked about their expectations for volunteer work. Gender was evenly distributed, with 49.8% male and 50.2% female. Forty-three percent (43%) had volunteer experience. A multivariate logistic regression model was fit to sub-samples by gender, and gender differences emerged. For males, married and the expectation to utilize own skills were associated with volunteer experience. For females, self-rated health, retired, and the expectation to meet the needs of others were associated with volunteer experience. These results suggest that gender differences in expectations may influence volunteer activity. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street,  Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).

Subject terms:
older people, volunteers, attitudes, gender;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Hong Kong
Link:
Journal home page
ISSN online:
1531-3212
ISSN print:
1531-3204

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